Endocrine Complications in Children and Adolescents With Non-Central Nervous System Solid Tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to remarkable progress in cancer treatment, endocrine complications are now the major medical issues facing childhood cancer survivors. Although non-central nervous system solid tumors (NCSTs) account for approximately 40% of all pediatric cancers, there have been few studies on endocrine complications associated with NCSTs. This study investigated endocrinopathies following the treatment of pediatric NCSTs.

Design and setting

Retrospective study in a single academic center.

Methods

This study analyzed 253 survivors of childhood NCSTs who were diagnosed between January of 2000 and December of 2018. The medical charts were reviewed regarding the frequency of endocrinopathies and treatment modalities. The hazard ratios were assessed by multivariable Cox r

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8011158 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature